Resources to process crisis and trauma
Posted on 03/09/2023
Mental Health Resources(SPS) -- It is with profound sadness that we can confirm that two Sapulpa Public Schools students died in a car accident Wednesday afternoon in northwest Creek County. 

We are awaiting additional information and working with authorities to assist in the investigation in any way we can. 

The loss of students is devastating for our entire school community. Sapulpa Public Schools mobilized a crisis team made up of school counselors, district mental health professionals and administrators as soon as we received news of this tragic event. 

Because this accident occurred on the eve of Spring Break, we are sharing additional resources that our students, staff and families may access during the break.

Crisis hotlines:
- Youth Services of Creek County 24 hr crisis line: 918-227-2622
- CREOKS 24 hrs Mobile crisis line: 1-877-327-3657 
- COPES: 918-760-9310
- The state of Oklahoma maintains a crisis lifeline for mental health resources. That number is 988

Below are some hotline numbers and apps which are helpful in the response and recovery process.  
National Parent Hotline: 1-855-427-2736
My3 App: https://my3app.org


Additionally, the three websites below have excellent resources for grieving students:
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
-  Dougy Center
-  
National Alliance for Children’s Grief


Our hearts go out to the family members and loved ones of the students and others involved. We offer our deepest condolences as we continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

Sapulpa is a tight-knit community where neighbors never hesitate to help neighbors. Thank you to those throughout Sapulpa and Creek County expressing sympathy and support.

Classes will resume after Spring Break on Monday, March 20.